Sugar Rush Arts Festival logo Sugar Rush Arts Festival

5039 W Broad St, Sugar Hill, GA 30518

October 17th-18th, 2026

Full Festival Schedule

Every show, activity, and can't-miss moment across the whole weekend, all in one place.

Day One

Saturday, October 17

10:00 AM

Broad Street Concert Band

Main Stage

Opening performance to start the weekend.

11:00 AM Start

Peach State Cornhole Tournament

Lower City Hall Parking Deck

Two-player teams, $20 per team to enter. Sign-up link coming soon.

11:00 AM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 5:00 PM

Wildlife Wonders Animal Show

The Bowl

Four shows across the day. The petting zoo runs all day over at The Landing.

11:20 AM

Anna Calvin

Main Stage

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

Layup Relay

Sports Zone · Ecenter

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12:45 PM – 1:15 PM

3-Point Contest

Sports Zone · Ecenter

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12:50 PM

Persia Coulter

Main Stage

1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Biergarten

Promenade by Indio Brewing

Tickets available online in advance.

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1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM

Fit 2 Fly Silks Show

Upper City Hall Parking Lot

Aerial silks performances throughout the afternoon.

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Speaker Showcase

Sports Zone · Ecenter

Details to be announced.

1:50 PM

Jonathan Gailey

Main Stage

3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

Youth Basketball Game

Sports Zone · Ecenter

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3:15 PM

Joseph Culpepper

Main Stage

4:15 PM

Kimara the Songstress

Main Stage

4:15 PM

Pet Costume Contest

All Stars Performing Arts Stage in the Kid Zone

Dress up your pet and join the fun. Sign-up link coming soon.

Sponsored by Lanier Animal Hospital
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Adult Basketball Game

Sports Zone · Ecenter

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6:00 PM

Salpicon

Main Stage

Closing out Day One.

Day Two

Sunday, October 18

12:00 PM

Puppet Parade

Main Street

Come watch the puppets take over the street.

12:00 PM

Announcements & Festival Highlights

Main Stage

Kicking off Day Two.

12:30 PM

Mascot Dance Competition

Main street

Local mascots go head to head on the dance floor.

1:00 PM 3:00 PM 5:00 PM

Wildlife Wonders Animal Show

The Bowl

Three shows on Sunday. The petting zoo runs all day over at The Landing.

1:10 PM

Dustin McFalls

Main Stage

1:50 PM

Peyton Kyle and Quiet Fire

Main Stage

2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM

Fit 2 Fly Silks Show

Upper City Hall Parking Deck

Aerial silks performances through the afternoon.

3:00 PM

Ice Cream Eating Competition

Scoops Ice Cream on the Promenade

A timed race — first to clean their bowl wins. Brackets for ages 4–7, 8–12, 13–17, and 18+, twelve people per group. Prizes and certificates for the top three. Sign-up link coming soon.

Sponsored by Scoops Ice Cream
3:10 PM

Trippn’

Main Stage

4:30 PM

Mr. Finesse

Main Stage

Closing out Sugar Rush 2026.

Time TBD

Pickleball Tournament

Sports Zone · Ecenter

Ages 18 and up, two tournaments. Bring your own paddle and balls — a limited number will be available. Team t-shirts provided, plus a halftime show between games.

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Both Days

All Weekend Long

Both Days

Ecenter Class Demos

Sports Zone · Ecenter

Free 20-minute demo classes, no sign-up needed: Zumba, Bollywood, Tango, Karate, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Tap and Ballet joins the lineup on Sunday.

Both Days

Petting Zoo

The Landing

Both Days

Inflatables

The Landing

Both Days

Elevate Martial Arts Course

The Landing

Both Days

Free Arts and Crafts

Kids Creative Zone · The Plaza

Hands-on art and activities for the kids.

Both Days

Free Caricatures by Toon Headz

Kids Creative Zone · The Plaza

Both Days

Pumpkin Patch

Kids Creative Zone · The Plaza

Both Days

Sluice Box

Kids Creative Zone · The Plaza

Both Days

Scavenger Hunt

Starts at the City of Sugar Hill tent on Main Street

Both Days

Tiny Canvases

Hidden around the city

Keep your eyes open — they are tucked away all over Sugar Hill.

Both Days

Sensory Room

The Eagle Theatre

A quiet space to take a break.

Both Days

Live Painting

Art Gallery

Both Days

Art Market Vendors

Main Street

Both Days

Vote for Your Favorite Vendor

Main Street

People's Choice Award for vendors. Voting link coming soon.

Both Days

People's Choice Award

Art Gallery

Vote for your favorite piece in the show. Sunday is your last chance.

Both Days

Raffle

Art Gallery

Both Days

Drop In Anytime

Ecenter Class Demos

Free 20-minute demo classes, no sign-up needed: Zumba, Bollywood, Tango, Karate, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Tap and Ballet joins the lineup on Sunday.

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The Landing

Petting zoo, inflatables, and the Elevate Martial Arts course.

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Kids Creative Zone

Hands-on art and activities for the kids over at The Plaza.

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Art Gallery and Museum

Live painting, the Juried Art Show, the raffle, and People's Choice voting. Sunday is your last chance to cast a vote.

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Scavenger Hunt

Start at the City of Sugar Hill tent, then hunt down the Tiny Canvases hidden around the city.

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Sensory Room

A quiet space to take a break, located in The Eagle Theatre.

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Parking and Shuttles

Saturday: free shuttles from Sugar Hill Church and Sugar Hill Elementary, 9 AM to 8 PM. Sunday: Sugar Hill Elementary 11 AM to 7 PM, Sugar Hill Church 1 PM to 7 PM. ADA parking is available at Great Beginnings on Sunday, 11 AM to 8 PM.

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